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Updated October 2026

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Top-Rated Jersey City Car Shipping Experts

When you need to ship a car to or from Jersey City, count on an auto transport company that gets cars where they need to be safely and on time. RoadRunner Auto Transport specializes in delivering cars cross country, with door-to-door vehicle transport anywhere in Jersey City, NJ. Our transport coordinators handle every step, from pricing and carrier assignment to dispatch and delivery.

Whether you need a car transported in or out of the city, RoadRunner sets you up with convenient Jersey City auto shipping at a fair price, with enclosed transport available for added protection. Call (888) 777-2123 or use our car shipping calculator to get an instant quote.

Every carrier in the network is vetted before it hauls for RoadRunner and carries its own cargo insurance, and the coordinator who prices your Jersey City move stays your point of contact until the car is delivered. Quotes are built from what carriers are charging to run the New Jersey lanes right now, not from a national average.

Whether the car is a daily driver, a classic headed for storage, or a student's first car going to campus, the same coordinator handles open and enclosed bookings, expedited pickups, and vehicles that do not run under their own power.

The result is a 4.7-star average across more than 39,000 verified customer reviews, and one phone number, (888) 777-2123, for the quote, the booking and the day of pickup.

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See how RoadRunner moves vehicles to and from Jersey City: instant pricing, door-to-door pickup, and real-time tracking the whole way.

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What New Jersey customers say about shipping with RoadRunner

"Communication was good! My car got shipped from New Jersey to Dallas Texas within 3 days so delivery was quick as well. Carrier was also friendly!"

"RoadRunner Auto Transport did a fantastic job from start to finish. This was a cross-country shipment from California to New Jersey, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free."

"Roadrunner transportation was quick to respond with a quote for our move from NJ to KS. The cars were handled with care upon pick up and delivery. We would definitely recommend them to others."

"Thank You for Transporting my Truck to me at a reasonable price and delivery date from TruckCity Ford in Austin, Texas going to Willingboro, NJ. It was picked up at the Ford Dealership after a Timing Chain and Cam Sensors were Replaced and coordinated with RoadRunner Auto Transporter and delivered…"

About Jersey City car shipping

Reliable car shipping to and from Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City, located in northeastern New Jersey, is a bustling city with various transportation systems making Jersey City car shipping easy. With its proximity to major highways, including the NJ Turnpike and Routes 1 and 9, vehicles can be easily transported to and from the area. Additionally, the city is home to one of the busiest ports in the United States, making it a prime location for international shipping. For those looking to transport their cars locally, there are many reputable car shipping companies in the area, including RoadRunner Auto Transport, which has experience shipping vehicles to and from Jersey City. The city also has a large selection of terminals and parking lots, providing ample space for car shipping companies to pick up and deliver vehicles. With all of these factors combined, shipping a car to or from Jersey City is a straightforward and easy process.

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Jersey City sits on RoadRunner's Hudson Waterfront lanes in New Jersey, the same runs that serve Journal Square, The Heights; carriers working Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City pick up and deliver here on the same trip.

Jersey City is served on RoadRunner's Hudson Waterfront lanes; the nearest hub page is Hoboken. Questions about a Jersey City pickup? Call (888) 777-2123.

268,578
Population (2023 est.)
15 sq mi
Land area
18,216/sq mi
Population density
+8.5%
Growth since 2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (2023).
Jersey City Pricing
Data updated: October 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car to or from Jersey City?

As of October 2026, the average cost to ship a car to or from Jersey City, NJ is about $903, with recent Jersey City shipments running $225–$2,050 depending on the lane, vehicle, and season. Open auto transport is the standard choice; enclosed transport adds weather and debris protection for about 50% more.

What Sets Your Jersey City Car Shipping Price

Distance sets the baseline: the average lane touching Jersey City runs about 1,173 miles, and longer lanes cost more in total while costing less per mile. From there, vehicle size and weight, open versus enclosed carrier, the exact pickup and delivery addresses, fuel prices, and above all season and timing move the number. For the full breakdown, see our car shipping cost calculator.

Jersey City Car Shipping Cost & Time to Ship Your Car: Lane Examples

RouteDistanceOpen TransportEnclosedTransit Time
Miami, FLJersey City, NJ1,279 mi$725–$1,150$1,075–$1,7253–5 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJSan Francisco, CA2,901 mi$900–$1,450$1,375–$2,1756–8 daysGet Quote
Sacramento, CAJersey City, NJ2,815 mi$950–$1,525$1,450–$2,2756–8 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJSan Antonio, TX1,814 mi$775–$1,225$1,150–$1,8254–6 daysGet Quote
San Antonio, TXJersey City, NJ1,816 mi$675–$1,100$1,025–$1,6254–6 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJSavannah, GA804 mi$550–$900$825–$1,3252–4 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJTucson, AZ2,433 mi$875–$1,375$1,300–$2,0755–7 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJGreensboro, NC532 mi$450–$725$675–$1,1002–4 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJYonkers, NY24 mi$225–$400$350–$6001–3 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJColorado Springs, CO1,769 mi$800–$1,275$1,200–$1,9004–6 daysGet Quote
Tucson, AZJersey City, NJ2,434 mi$975–$1,525$1,450–$2,3005–7 daysGet Quote
Rochester, NYJersey City, NJ312 mi$400–$675$625–$1,0001–3 daysGet Quote
Augusta, GAJersey City, NJ776 mi$550–$875$825–$1,3002–4 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJVancouver, WA2,894 mi$1,000–$1,600$1,500–$2,3756–8 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJColumbia, SC704 mi$525–$850$800–$1,2752–4 daysGet Quote
Erie, PAJersey City, NJ427 mi$450–$725$675–$1,1001–3 daysGet Quote
Tacoma, WAJersey City, NJ2,861 mi$950–$1,500$1,425–$2,2506–8 daysGet Quote
Greensboro, NCJersey City, NJ532 mi$450–$750$700–$1,1002–4 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJReno, NV2,684 mi$925–$1,475$1,400–$2,2256–8 daysGet Quote
Colorado Springs, COJersey City, NJ1,770 mi$700–$1,125$1,050–$1,6754–6 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJRichmond, VA330 mi$375–$625$575–$9251–3 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJRockford, IL869 mi$600–$975$900–$1,4502–4 daysGet Quote
Chesapeake, VAJersey City, NJ356 mi$400–$650$600–$9751–3 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJSt. Paul, MN1,261 mi$750–$1,200$1,125–$1,7753–5 daysGet Quote
Reno, NVJersey City, NJ2,685 mi$1,000–$1,600$1,525–$2,4006–8 daysGet Quote
Derry, NHJersey City, NJ246 mi$375–$625$575–$9251–3 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJMobile, AL1,212 mi$775–$1,250$1,175–$1,8753–5 daysGet Quote
Hartford, CTJersey City, NJ127 mi$300–$500$450–$7251–3 daysGet Quote
Jersey City, NJSpringdale, AR1,298 mi$775–$1,250$1,175–$1,8753–5 daysGet Quote

Every lane shown is a recent RoadRunner shipment with Jersey City at one end (16 outbound, 14 inbound). Ranges reflect a standard sedan; SUVs and trucks typically add $100–$200. Enclosed figures are estimated at about 1.5× the open rate.

Pricing

What factors affect the cost to ship a car?

Several factors can affect your car shipping cost to or from Jersey City, NJ — the six below are the ones that move it most, and they pull in different directions at once: a longer lane costs more in total but less per mile, an enclosed carrier adds protection and price, and a pickup date with some give in it can cancel out a busy-season premium. The quote you get is for your exact vehicle, dates and addresses, and it covers pickup, transport and delivery with no fees added afterwards.

The lane prices above are recent RoadRunner shipments with Jersey City, NJ at one end. For a price on your exact vehicle transport, use the calculator or call (888) 777-2123.

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Door-to-Door Car Shipping in Jersey City: Areas and ZIP Codes We Serve

RoadRunner picks up and delivers across Jersey City and its surrounding communities. Door-to-door means as close to your door as a full-size carrier can legally and safely get; where a street is restricted, the driver arranges the nearest wide spot with you.

Jersey City & surrounding communities

  • Journal Square
  • The Heights

Jersey City ZIP codes we serve

Carriers pick up and deliver across 277 ZIP codes in the Jersey City area, grouped here by postal district.

  • 070xx88 ZIPs
  • 071xx23 ZIPs
  • 072xx8 ZIPs
  • 073xx11 ZIPs
  • 074xx26 ZIPs
  • 075xx20 ZIPs
  • 076xx42 ZIPs
  • 077xx15 ZIPs
  • 078xx2 ZIPs
  • 079xx22 ZIPs
  • 088xx19 ZIPs
  • 089xx1 ZIP
All 277 Jersey City-area ZIP codes

070xx: 07001, 07002, 07003, 07004, 07005, 07006, 07007, 07008, 07009, 07010, 07011, 07012, 07013, 07014, 07015, 07016, 07017, 07018, 07019, 07020, 07021, 07022, 07023, 07024, 07026, 07027, 07028, 07029, 07030, 07031, 07032, 07033, 07034, 07035, 07036, 07039, 07040, 07041, 07042, 07043, 07044, 07045, 07046, 07047, 07050, 07051, 07052, 07054, 07055, 07057, 07058, 07059, 07060, 07061, 07062, 07063, 07064, 07065, 07066, 07067, 07068, 07069, 07070, 07071, 07072, 07073, 07074, 07075, 07076, 07077, 07078, 07079, 07080, 07081, 07082, 07083, 07086, 07087, 07088, 07090, 07091, 07092, 07093, 07094, 07095, 07096, 07097, 07099

071xx: 07101, 07102, 07103, 07104, 07105, 07106, 07107, 07108, 07109, 07110, 07111, 07112, 07114, 07175, 07184, 07188, 07189, 07191, 07192, 07193, 07195, 07198, 07199

072xx: 07201, 07202, 07203, 07204, 07205, 07206, 07207, 07208

073xx: 07302, 07303, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07308, 07310, 07311, 07395, 07399

074xx: 07401, 07403, 07405, 07407, 07410, 07417, 07420, 07423, 07424, 07430, 07432, 07436, 07440, 07442, 07444, 07446, 07450, 07451, 07452, 07457, 07458, 07463, 07465, 07470, 07474, 07481

075xx: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07506, 07507, 07508, 07509, 07510, 07511, 07512, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524, 07533, 07538, 07543, 07544

076xx: 07601, 07602, 07603, 07604, 07605, 07606, 07607, 07608, 07620, 07621, 07624, 07626, 07627, 07628, 07630, 07631, 07632, 07640, 07641, 07642, 07643, 07644, 07645, 07646, 07647, 07648, 07649, 07650, 07652, 07653, 07656, 07657, 07660, 07661, 07662, 07663, 07666, 07670, 07675, 07676, 07677, 07699

077xx: 07716, 07718, 07721, 07730, 07732, 07733, 07734, 07735, 07737, 07747, 07748, 07752, 07758, 07760, 07799

078xx: 07834, 07878

079xx: 07901, 07902, 07922, 07927, 07928, 07932, 07933, 07935, 07936, 07939, 07940, 07946, 07950, 07960, 07961, 07962, 07963, 07974, 07976, 07980, 07981, 07999

088xx: 08812, 08817, 08818, 08820, 08830, 08832, 08837, 08840, 08846, 08854, 08855, 08859, 08861, 08862, 08863, 08871, 08872, 08879, 08899

089xx: 08904

How it works

How does vehicle transport to and from Jersey City work?

how does vehicle transport to and from Jersey City work
  1. 1

    Get your car shipping quote

    Enter your pickup and delivery details and your Jersey City vehicle transport price appears on screen in seconds. Choose open-carrier shipping, the most popular and cost-effective option, or an enclosed carrier for additional protection.

  2. 2

    Vehicle pickup

    Book online or with a transport coordinator and pick a date. On pickup day your vehicle is inspected, carefully loaded onto the carrier, and you can track the status of your shipment online at any time.

  3. 3

    Vehicle delivery

    On delivery day your vehicle is safely offloaded and a final inspection confirms it arrived in the same condition as when it was picked up.

Getting Ready

Before the carrier arrives in Jersey City

Three things to handle between booking and pickup day. They take an hour in total and make both handoffs smooth.

1

Schedule in advance

Book 7–14 days ahead for the best rates, and 2–3 weeks during peak season, when carrier space is tightest.

2

Prep and empty the vehicle

Wash the car, leave about a quarter tank of fuel, and remove personal items. Anything left inside is not protected against loss or damage in transit.

3

Inspect at pickup and delivery

Walk around the vehicle with the driver at both ends, photograph its condition, and note anything new on the Bill of Lading before signing.

Jersey City Transit Times

From Booking to Delivery in Jersey City: How Long It Takes

The clock starts at pickup, not at booking. Jersey City lanes below show real transit bands; add 1–3 days of carrier dispatch up front, more in peak season.

Booking
You book your shipment
Carrier Pickup
Carrier picks up your vehicle
Delivery
Vehicle delivered to you
Dispatch window
Booking to Jersey City pickup
1–3days
On the truck
Pickup to delivery
1–8days(by lane)
Door to door
The whole window
3–11days
Rule of thumb: a loaded carrier covers roughly 500 miles a day. The longest lane in the table, Jersey City to San Francisco, CA (~2,900 mi), runs 6–8 days on the truck.
When to book a Jersey City pickup
7–14 days out

Book 7–14 days ahead and keep the pickup window flexible: that is where Jersey City lanes price best.

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Jersey City pickups and deliveries

Shipping a car to Jersey City

Inbound Jersey City auto transport ends at your door in Jersey City or in Journal Square, The Heights. The carrier comes in on the Hudson Waterfront lanes with a delivery window set once the truck is a day out, and the driver checks the vehicle with you against the condition recorded at pickup before you sign for it.

If you are moving in, the quote is the same whether the car rides ahead of you or after you; New Jersey registration comes afterwards, and the New Jersey DMV links in the pickup section above cover that paperwork.

An SUV being driven down the ramps off an open carrier at delivery

Shipping a car from Jersey City

Outbound, Jersey City auto transport starts with one quote for the exact vehicle and dates. A transport coordinator assigns the carrier on the Hudson Waterfront runs, confirms the pickup date, and from then on the driver is your contact for timing.

Open transport is the standard choice for a daily driver leaving New Jersey; enclosed transport is there for a car that should arrive without weather or road debris on it. Either way the price you see is for your exact vehicle, not a class average.

An SUV being driven up the ramps onto an open carrier at the curb
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The RoadRunner Advantage for Jersey City Auto Transport

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A licensed and bonded auto transport broker; every carrier in the network is verified and carries cargo insurance.

No up front deposit required

No Up-Front Deposit Required

You pay nothing until a carrier is confirmed and your pickup is scheduled.

Extended office hours

Extended Office Hours

Transport coordinators are available weekdays, 9 AM to 10 PM ET, and Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM ET.

Online shipment tracking

24/7 Online Shipment Tracking

Track the status of your shipment online anytime at your convenience.

Service Type

Open or Enclosed Transport for Jersey City?

Open car transport is the standard choice for most shipments and the most economical way to ship a daily driver, SUV, or truck. Your car rides with 8–10 others on a multi-vehicle trailer, driven on via built-in ramps and secured to the deck for the trip — the same way dealers move new inventory. See open auto transport for details.

Enclosed car shipping earns its premium of roughly 50% when the vehicle itself calls for it: luxury, classic, and exotic cars, a vehicle fresh off the dealer lot with no road miles, or anything you would not want exposed to weather and road debris. If you're weighing the two, our guide to the difference between enclosed and open auto transport covers it in detail.

Expedited shipping is also available when the calendar is not negotiable: guaranteed pickup windows and direct driver routes that get your vehicle there faster. It is the option time-sensitive moves lean on, from military relocations to students starting a new semester.

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Tips

Tips for shipping a car to or from Jersey City

1

Keep the pickup window flexible

A two- to three-day window lets the dispatcher place your car on the first carrier passing through; a fixed single day is the most expensive way to book.

2

Name a second contact for the handoff

Someone over 18 has to release and accept the vehicle, hand over the keys and sign the inspection reports. If you cannot be at the Jersey City address yourself, name a person you trust at booking.

3

Say so if the car does not run

Inoperable vehicles ship on a carrier with a winch, for an additional fee and usually a slightly longer wait for the right truck. Mention it at quote time so the assignment is right the first time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Transit on recent Jersey City lanes runs 1–8 days after pickup depending on distance; Jersey City to San Francisco, CA (about 2,900 miles) typically takes 6–8 days. Add 1–3 days between booking and pickup for carrier dispatch, more in peak season. Your instant quote shows the current window for your exact lane.
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